Industrial

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Yanbu Industrial Port
General Rules & Information,
Yanbu Terminals,
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Contents
1 General Rules & Information ................................................................................. 4
1.1 Port Description & Definition ........................................................................... 4
1.2 Port Boundaries............................................................................................... 4
1.3 Yanbu North Crude Terminal .......................................................................... 4
1.4 Yanbu North Refined Product Terminal........................................................... 4
1.5 Yanbu South Terminal..................................................................................... 4
2 Navigational Information........................................................................................ 5
2.1 Meteorology .................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Climate ................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Winds...................................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 Tides & Currents..................................................................................... 5
2.1.4 Sea Conditions ....................................................................................... 6
2.1.5 Sea Salinity and Sea Water Temperature .............................................. 6
2.1.6 Visibility................................................................................................... 6
2.1.7 Extreme Weather.................................................................................... 6
2.2 Navigational Aids............................................................................................. 6
2.3 Anchorage Areas............................................................................................. 6
2.3.1 Anchorage .............................................................................................. 6
2.4 Entering the Harbor ......................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Navigation & Arrival ................................................................................ 6
2.4.2 Routing to The Terminal ......................................................................... 6
2.5 Charts and Publications .................................................................................. 7
2.5.1 Charts ..................................................................................................... 7
2.5.2 Tide Tables / Tidal Stream Atlas............................................................. 7
2.5.3 Pilot Books / Sailing Directions ............................................................... 7
2.5.4 List of Lights / fog signals and Lists of Radio signals.............................. 7
3 Arrival Procedures ................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Arrival Directions ............................................................................................. 7

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4 Arrival Communications ........................................................................................ 7
4.1 VHF Communications ..................................................................................... 8
5 Documentary Procedures...................................................................................... 8
6 Traffic Movements & Maneuvering ........................................................................ 8
6.1 Vessel Traffic System...................................................................................... 8
7 Berthing of Vessels ............................................................................................... 9
7.1 Pilot Boarding Area ......................................................................................... 9
7.2 Limiting Weather Conditions ........................................................................... 9
7.2.1 Berthing .................................................................................................. 9
7.2.2 Unberthing .............................................................................................. 9
7.3 Pilotage ........................................................................................................... 9
8 Berth Information ..................................................................................................10
8.1 Information Common to All Berths..................................................................10
8.1.1 Products Available .................................................................................10
8.1.2 Bunkers .................................................................................................10
8.1.3 Fresh Water ...........................................................................................10
8.1.4 Ballast & Slop Reception .......................................................................10
8.1.5 Dock Water Density ...............................................................................10
9 Berth Operations ..................................................................................................10
9.1 Loading Documents .......................................................................................10
10 Shipping Agent Contact Details ............................................................................11

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RULES REGULATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1 General Rules & Information

1.1 Port Description & Definition

Yanbu Industrial Port is situated in the Western Province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
on the shore of the Red Sea.

1.2 Port Boundaries

Yanbu Port boundaries includes three separate installations which form Saudi Aramco’s
Yanbu Terminals.

1.3 Yanbu North Crude Terminal

Yanbu North Crude Terminal comprises a jetty trestle with four loading berths. Terminal
can accept vessels up to 500,000 DWT with dredged depth of 32 meters below LAT.
The jetty trestle is connected to shore by a free-standing trestle and a causeway. All
four loading berths are fixed structures with fixed loading platforms, breasting dolphins
and mooring dolphins. There are four 20-inch crude oil loading arms and two 12-inch
fuel oil loading arms at each of the loading platforms at berths 61, 62, 63, and 64. The
fuel oil loading arms are also used to receive ships slops to retain at Saudi Aramco Mobil
Refinery (SAMREF) slop reception facility. Each crude oil loading arm is capable of
handling 32,500 bph maximum. Using four arms, the maximum flow rate per berth is
130,000 bph: and the min. topping-off rate is 20,000 bph. The maximum loading rate
per fuel oil loading arm is 14,500 bph. For more information refer to the Berth
Parameters section of this publication.

1.4 Yanbu North Refined Product Terminal

A jetty trestle with four loading berths (berth No. 91and 92 Outer) with maximum depth
of 16 meters and (berth No. 93 and 94 (Inner) with maximum depth of 11.5 meters)
connected to shore by a causeway. All four loading berths are fixed structures with fixed
loading platforms, breasting dolphins and mooring dolphins. For more information refer
to the Berth Parameters section of this publication.

1.5 Yanbu South Terminal

Yanbu’ South Terminal comprises a jetty trestle with three loading berths (101,102,103).
Terminal can accept vessels from 35,000 DWT up to 500,000 DWT with maximum
sailing draft of 27.0 m. The jetty trestle is connected to shore by a free-standing trestle
and a causeway. All three loading berths are fixed structures with fixed loading
platforms, breasting dolphins and mooring dolphins. There are four 20-inch crude oil
loading arms. Each crude oil loading arm is capable of handling 33,000 bph maximum.

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Using four arms, the maximum flow rate per berth is 132,000 bph. For more information
refer to the Berth Parameters section of this publication.
The terminal consists of the following:
• Three (3) loading berths (101, 102 & 103).
• Loading Berth # 101 & 103 can accommodate tankers in the size range from
35,000t DWT to 320,000t DWT.
• Loading Berth # 102 can accommodate tankers in the size range from 100,000t
DWT to 500,000t DWT.
• Four (4) 20” hydraulically operated loading arms per berth

2 Navigational Information

2.1 Meteorology
2.1.1 Climate
The climatic conditions affecting Yanbu’ Terminal are seasonal. In winter onshore, air
temperatures range from 25 ºC during the day to about 12 ºC at night. In summer air
temperatures range from 35 ºC during the day to about 25 ºC at night. Extreme air
temperatures recorded in recent years in the area have been 49 ºC in May and 6 ºC in
February.
Temperatures offshore are generally several degrees lower. Relative humidity varies
throughout the year with average values between 65% and 70% in winter and 50% -
55% in summer, however values of 100% may occur for short periods around dawn.
The average annual rainfall taken over a 4-year period is 3.2 mm.
2.1.2 Winds
The prevailing wind throughout the year is westerly, with a wind speed 6 kts and above,
increasing during the afternoon. Storms occur as frequently as every 50 days, and
sometimes can last as long as two weeks, although there is little drop in the barometric
pressure, and very rarely any precipitation during these storms. Wind speeds of up to
50 kts may occur from the northwest and the northeast directions and during the spring
and winter months.
2.1.3 Tides & Currents
The tidal range is about 1 meter at spring tides, but fluctuations due to non-tidal effects
are up to 3 meters. Fluctuations due to non-tidal effects are caused by storms, which
can cause a mean sea level drop of 0.5 meter, and a significant increase in mean sea
level after the storm or as it subsides. Generally, the tides are semidiurnal with a period
of 12hr 25 minutes.
Currents in the area are influenced by local wind conditions, tide, and the general
circulatory pattern of the Red Sea. See Admiralty Sailing Directions for specific
information.

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2.1.4 Sea Conditions

Sea conditions can vary considerably within the port limits. Wave heights in the port
area are usually lower than 2 meters during sea breezes.
2.1.5 Sea Salinity and Sea Water Temperature
Seawater temperature is similar to air temperatures and range between 20ºC and
31ºC. Salinity varies between 35-39 parts per thousand.
2.1.6 Visibility
The incidence of fog is rare, but should it occur, it is more likely during the period from
November to April. Fog horns are provided at both terminals to alert ships in cases of
poor visibility. During the summer months from May to September incidents of poor
visibility (less than 5 miles) can be quite high due to mist and haze. Throughout the year,
dust storms may occur obscuring the coastline.
2.1.7 Extreme Weather
The extreme temperature occurs in summer time with readings above 49 ºC. The rainy
season extend from October to April. The maximum rainfall occurs in winter months.
Wind speed can reach more than 48 kts associated with the thunderstorms.

2.2 Navigational Aids

The shape and colors of the buoys in the terminal area and approaches comply with the
IALA System, Region A.

2.3 Anchorage Areas

2.3.1 Anchorage
Anchorages within the harbor boundaries:
23° 55’ 00” N 38° 12’ 30” E
23° 56’ 00” N 38° 12’ 48” E
23° 57’ 18” N 38° 12’ 36” E
23° 56’ 36” N 38° 10’ 42” E
23° 56’ 12” N 38° 11’ 18” E

2.4 Entering the Harbor

2.4.1 Navigation & Arrival
Vessels calling at the Saudi Aramco Yanbu Oil Terminals are assigned berths based on
a variety of factors, including: nomination date, time of arrival, product to be loaded,
vessel size, and available berths.
2.4.2 Routing to The Terminal
Arrival and Departure of Vessels Notification to the Port Management

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The Masters of vessels bound for a port within the jurisdiction of these rules must give
preliminary notice of the vessel’s intended arrival, as per Saudi Aramco standard arrival
telex, and in compliance with Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) regulations.

2.5 Charts and Publications

2.5.1 Charts
Charts are available in various forms, including paper-based tables and digital from
worldwide Hydrographic agencies. Vessels should always use with the largest scale
chart available maintained in an up to date format with the latest corrections and Notices
to Mariners applied.
2.5.2 Tide Tables / Tidal Stream Atlas
Tide tables are published in various forms, including paper-based tables and digital
tables. When using tide tables for Saudi Arabian waters the validity of data should be
supplied by a trusted source for example Saudi Aramco or UK Admiralty, and should be
maintained in an up to date format with the latest corrections applied.
2.5.3 Pilot Books / Sailing Directions
Pilot Books / Sailing Directions are published in various forms, including paper- based
or digital booklets. When using information for Saudi Arabian waters the validity of data
should be supplied by a trusted source for example UKHO, and should be maintained
in an up to date format with the latest corrections applied.
2.5.4 List of Lights / fog signals and Lists of Radio signals
Lists of Lights / Fog signals and Radio Signals are published in various forms, including
paper-based or digital booklets.
When using information for Saudi Arabian waters the validity of data should be supplied
by a trusted source for example UKHO, and should be maintained in an up to date
format with the latest corrections applied.

3 Arrival Procedures

3.1 Arrival Directions

Approaching from the North
24°02’00” N 37°45’00” E
Approaching from the South
23°27’00” N 38°27’00” E

4 Arrival Communications
Refer To “Common Rules & Information,” Section 6.0 “Radio Communications &
Messages,” And in Particular Section 6.4 “The Standard Messages.”

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4.1 VHF Communications

Early Contact
VHF contact with Yanbu’ Industrial Port Control Center should be established within 100
miles of the Port on VHF CH.16 or CH. 11 (or more in good propagation conditions) and
maintained when anchored.

Maintaining Contact
Radio watch must be maintained on channel 16 and 11 at all times. The following VHF
Channels are used
Channel Freq. (MHz) Usage
16 156-800 International calling and distress.
Yanbu’ Port Channels
67,68 (156,375), (156.425) Pilotage and berthing operations
10, 11, 13 Signal station - working channel.
71, 73 Pilotage and berthing operations.
Saudi Aramco Yanbu’ Terminal Channels
6 800 General calling and operations
67, 68 (156,375) (156,425) General calling and operations

5 Documentary Procedures
Documentation must comply with Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) regulations.
Notice of Readiness
Notice of Readiness (N.O.R.) should be addressed to the applicable Saudi Aramco
terminal.

6 Traffic Movements & Maneuvering

6.1 Vessel Traffic System

Vessels are forbidden to enter or navigate within the harbor limits without the approval
of the King Fahad Industrial Port Control Center.
All marine services and shipping movements within King Fahad Industrial Port limits are
monitored and controlled by King Fahad Industrial Port Control Center. The station is
manned 24 hours a day and maintains a continuous VHF watch. Information can be
provided to Masters and Pilots on all navigational aspects, including wind and visibility,
navigational aids and shipping movements within the port area. The station will also
provide a liaison with the terminal operators and emergency services.

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7 Berthing of Vessels

7.1 Pilot Boarding Area

Ships should contact Yanbu Industrial Port Control Center on VHF CH. 16 or CH. 11
two (2) hours before arrival.
Approaching from the North
24°02’00” N 37°45’00” E
Approaching from the South
23°46’2” N 38° 24’1” E

7.2 Limiting Weather Conditions

7.2.1 Berthing
Terminal Wind Speed
Yanbu North Crude Terminal 30 Knots
Yanbu South Terminal 30 Knots
Yanbu North Refined Product Terminal 25 Knots

7.2.2 Unberthing
There are no wind restrictions for unberthing. The above limits are to be considered as
guidelines only, and the final decision will rest with the pilot. Limiting conditions for the
Pilot to board the vessel are wave height of 3 meters or wind over 30 knots. Limiting
conditions for berthing and mooring operations are wind speed over 25 - 30 knots
depending on berth assignment.
For berthing and unberthing purposes, wind, sea, and tidal conditions have to be
assessed and within acceptable limits in order that during the final docking, maximum
approach speed and angle are within tolerable limits of the berth Approach Speed
Monitoring system (ASM).

7.3 Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering, navigating within or leaving the pilot
zones in all Saudi Aramco Oil Ports and Terminals. Pilotage and marine operations for
ships calling Saudi Aramco terminals at Yanbu are provided by the Saudi Port Authority
(MAWANI).
The Master of every vessel when approaching the Pilot Boat for the purpose of picking
up a pilot must reduce speed to the minimum required to maintain steerage way,
maintain VHF contact with the pilot boat and provide a good lee if necessary.

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8 Berth Information

8.1 Information Common to All Berths

8.1.1 Products Available
North Terminal products loaded include Crude Oil and Fuel Oil South Terminal product
loads Crude Oil Refinery products loaded including Diesel Oil, Fuel Oil, Kerosene,
MTBE, Naphtha, PG and BAS.
8.1.2 Bunkers
North Terminal bunkers: Available - Fuel Oil
South Terminal bunkers: Not available
Refinery Terminal bunkers available - Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil
8.1.3 Fresh Water
Not available.
8.1.4 Ballast & Slop Reception
Bunker fuel oil loading arms are used to receive ships’ slops for retention at SAMREF
slop reception facility. Masters should, consistent with requirements for safe stress and
segregation, keep the propeller submerged and minimize stern trim.
8.1.5 Dock Water Density
The specific gravity of seawater is approximately 1.025.

9 Berth Operations

9.1 Loading Documents

Loading/Discharge Agreement
Prior to loading/discharge, the Terminal Shift Supervisor will contact the officer in-charge
for the loading/discharge operation on board the tanker and discuss and agree on the
loading/discharge plan. Cargo Inspectors will board to take samples and measure the
cargo.

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 10 Shipping Agent Contact Details
The following companies are available to act as ships agents at the Saudi Aramco Terminals.
Information contained in the below table may be altered by the organizations without notice or warning.
Yanbu Shipping Agencies

Agency Services Phone Mobile 1 Mobile 2 24 Hours Fax E Mail

(014) 322 2123

Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (014) 322 4754 (014) 322 yanbu@kanooshipping.com
1 (050) 334 5582 (055) 390 0332 -
(S5 Agency world) Ext 0, 201, 215, 2011 saudiarabia@kanooshipping.com
217

Faisal M Higgi and (014) 322 2046 (014) 322 2046 (014) 322 Ops01@faisal-higgi.com
1 (050) 439 8008 -
Associates Co Ltd Ext : 114/133 Ext : 114/133 4388 main@faisal-higgi.com

Sharaf Shipping Agency Co. (014) 393 3284

Ltd (014) 393
1 (014) 393 3285 (053) 142 7268 - - redseaops@ssajeddah.com
3287
(Pride) (014) 393 3286

Gulf Agency Company, (014) 322 3992 (014) 321

1 (055) 880 1790 - - yanbu@gac.com
Saudi Arabia (014) 322 8765 1231

Alkhomasia Shipping & 1 (014) 396 0049 (014) 396

(054) 524 4054 - - talmalki@alkhomasia.com
Trading Est. 2 (014) 396 0052 0041

Arabian Establishment for 1 (014) 391 aetyanbu@aetshipping.com

(014) 322 2109 - - (055) 536 2522
Trade and Shipping 2 1439 hussain.hamden@aetshipping.com

Shipping Agencies are locally licensed to provide services for - 1. Maritime Support Services 2. Chandlery services 3. Bunker Services
If dialing from an International destination: All landline / Mobile / Fax numbers must be preceded by Saudi Arabian country code. (00 966) or (+966) and then remove the
first zero of the number. For example: Local (014) *** **** will become either 00 966 13 *** **** or +966 13 *** ****

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